The Midlands Region of the NACC spans from Cheshire down to Gloucester and across to Lincoln.
The Midlands vision for 2024 is to raise awareness on future challenges in care new regulations / legislation. We are also looking to introducing new partners to the NACC forum in the way of care providers and suppliers. We plan to extend the knowledge base to care providers in the way of catering and caring for residents with dementia. We would also like to raise awareness for our Veterans by introducing keynote speakers to the NACC to share their passion for the Veteran Friendly Framework initiative and much more...
The Midlands Region Committee:
Noel Finnegan, Anchor Trust
Chair
Noel has 25 years’ experience in hospitality and care, which will enable him to increase awareness, promote, and showcase the amazing work care catering is offering. Noel wants to highlight the power and importance of what a great relationship between care organisations and suppliers can do to influence future improvements in everyday living in our care homes.
Andrew Cullum, Consultant & Trainer in IDDSI
Deputy Chair
Andy Cullum (The Iddsi Guy), Consultant, Trainer Helping care homes understand the iddsi framework, promoting food that looks like food as all our residents deserve to dine with dignity.
Andy has been a chef for over 30 years and brings a wealth of culinary experience to the healthcare sector. He focuses on aiding residents with dysphagia to dine with dignity by expertly modifying the texture of the meals served in care homes and presenting them in a luxurious manner.
His expertise extends beyond the kitchen. He imparts simple yet effective methods on how to present meals and drinks in a person-centred way. His contributions have been recognised with the prestigious Training and Apprenticeship Award in the 2024 Public Sector Catering Awards, a testament to his impact on catering and care team members across Avery Healthcare.
Andy is also a valued member of the National Association of Care Catering and the UK IDDSI Reference Group, promoting awareness and the ongoing use of the IDDSI Framework.
Gina Roche, Moffat Catering Equipment
Secretary
Gina has recently returned to care catering, having previously worked with the NACC Midlands Region it’s made her realise how much she missed the passion and genuine care colleagues have. With several close relatives and ex colleagues either needing assisted living or residing in care homes the NACC is closer to her heart than ever.
We welcome new members, if you would like to find out more about becoming a member of the Midlands Region or the events we hold, please feel free to contact us.
